Senior Electrical Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

Managerial Responsibilities

• Manage and control the electrical engineering department and all associated activities
• Ensure all projects comply with internal quality systems, safety standards, and best engineering practices
• Lead, monitor, and support the electrical design engineering team
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and remain commercially viable
• Coordinate electrical engineering services with other internal departments
• Drive team development, skills planning, and adherence to procurement requirements
• Identify, report, and mitigate project risks and gaps to executive management

Technical Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and sign off detailed electrical designs in line with applicable standards and scope of work
• Plan and align electrical designs with business objectives and customer service requirements
• Ensure designs follow industry best practice, cost efficiency, and safety regulations
• Drive continuous improvement of electrical designs for optimal and cost-effective implementation
• Mentor and coach engineers and draughtspersons to maximise technical capability and professional growth
• Implement design initiatives following project scoping, tendering, and contract preparation
• Liaise directly with clients regarding design specifications and technical requirements
• Prepare scopes of work, technical specifications, bills of quantities, and tender documentation
• Compile detailed technical data packs for manufacturing and software engineering phases
• Conduct site audits of existing client infrastructure and prepare compliance and advisory reports
• Complete and review detailed medium voltage and low voltage electrical designs
• Prepare commissioning procedures, documentation, and manage commissioning activities

Qualifications

• BEng in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer registration
• Strong exposure to industrial plant and mining-related electrical design
• In-depth knowledge of SANS standards and relevant electrical legislation
• Working knowledge of medium voltage and low voltage systems
• Experience with MCC design and IEC 61439 compliance
• Practical understanding of heat rise calculations, equipment selection, and layout design
• Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems
• Exposure to international electrical and instrumentation standards
• Familiarity with ETAP or similar electrical design and analysis software